Retail Pharmacist

About the role

The Retail Pharmacist will serve as the medication expert for patients in a busy pharmacy setting, ensuring safe and accurate dispensing of prescriptions while providing clinical guidance.

Key responsibilities

• Interpret and accurately enter verbal and written prescriptions into patient medication profiles.
• Prepare and dispense medications according to physician orders, policies, and protocols.
• Monitor drug therapies for interactions, contraindications, allergies, and appropriate dosing.
• Identify, document, and report adverse drug reactions promptly.
• Provide medication counseling and clinical consultation to patients and healthcare providers.
• Supervise pharmacy technicians, verify their work, and deliver performance feedback.
• Maintain complete and accurate medication records, including controlled substances documentation.
• Conduct medication storage inspections and remove outdated or unusable drugs.
• Participate in medication use reviews, quality improvement initiatives, and cost‑effective therapeutic recommendations.

Required profile

• Bachelor's degree in Pharmacy.
• Current Louisiana pharmacist license.
• Strong ability to accurately interpret and dispense prescriptions.
• Knowledge of drug therapy monitoring, interactions, and patient safety practices.
• Ability to provide clear medication counseling and clinical guidance.
• Prior retail or hospital pharmacy experience preferred.
• Experience supervising pharmacy technicians preferred.

Required skills

• Prescription interpretation
• Drug therapy monitoring
• Medication counseling
• Pharmacy technician supervision

What we offer

• Comprehensive benefits for employees and families.
• Professional development and support.
• Generous paid time off and flexible work options.
• Employee wellness programs and recognition as a leading healthcare employer.